Call for Board Members: Living Systems Counselling has immediate openings for volunteer board members who have an interest in Bowen Family Systems theory and who would like to contribute to their mission by lending expertise with fundraising, marketing, grant writing or other areas. Meetings are held every third week of the month for approximately two hours. Living Systems is a provider of counselling, training, education and research based on Bowen Family Systems theory. Info: Mark Smith, marksmith1@ shaw.ca, 604-720-5889 or livingsystems.ca.
The Art of Healthy Living: A series of workshops with Vancouver's top health and wellness professionals will run until June 23 in West Vancouver at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., Ambleside Youth Centre in Ambleside Park and Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave. Info: ferrybuildinggallery.com. Registration: 604925-7270.
The Cove Fun Run and Relay will take place Sunday, April 28 at 8 a.m. The run/relay will start and finish at Cates Park, North Vancouver. There will be a choice between a five-kilometre run, five-km relay or team challenge. At the finish line runners will receive snacks and refreshments. All proceeds will go to the Canadian Society for MPS and related disorders. Fee: $40/$30/$25. Info: covefunrun.ca.
Game of Life Run/Walk: A five-kilometre walk or 10-km run Sunday, April 28, 9 a.m. at Lumberman's Arch, Stanley Park. Fee: $50/$40. Registration: events.runningroom. com/site/?raceId=8741. Funds raised from the event go towards Commonwealth Games of Canada's grassroots International Development through Sport programs in Africa and the Caribbean.
Free From the Fear of Cancer and Disease: Learn a new understanding of what we call "diseases" Wednesday, May 1, 7 p.m. at John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West First St., North Vancouver. Presented by the Canadian Mental Health Association. Admission by donation. Info: 604-9876959 or northwestvancouver. cmha.bc.ca.
Virtual Gastric Band: Hypnotherapist Caroline Sutherland will give a free presentation on hypnotherapy for weight loss Wednesday, May 1, 7: 30 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver. Registration: 604-926-7956. Info: carolinesutherland.com.
Transitions: An empowering women's circle led by counsellor Ruta Yawney Sunday, May 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Silk Purse Arts Centre: 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Find out what inspires you by listening to your heart, accessing your intuition and focusing your imagination through imagery and music. Bring a mat, blanket/pillow and dress comfortably. Fee: $50. Registration: [email protected] or 604928-0883.
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